Papers by Keyword: Electrode Resistance

Abstract: The electrode properties of Ba0.5Sr0.5CoyFe1-yO3-δ {BSCF(5/5/10y/10(1-y))} on a Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9 electrolyte were investigated. BSCF powders were synthesized by a solid-state reaction. The electronic conductivities of BSCFs increased with increasing Co content and BSCF(5/5/8/2) showed the highest conductivity of 38 S cm-1 at 600oC. The electrode resistance was measured on symmetric cells, BSCF/Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9/BSCF, over the temperature range from 600oC to 800oC. The electrode resistances decreased with increasing Co content and BSCF(5/5/8/2) showed the lowest electrode resistance in the whole temperature range, having an electrode resistance of 0.62
cm2 at 600oC.

Abstract: Composite actuators consisting of sheets of the solid polymer electrolyte (similar to Nafion®) with Cu2+ counter-ions inserted and coated with platinum and copper metal layers (so called Ionomeric Polymer-Metal Composites; IPMC-s) have been synthesized and their electromechanical performance upon actuation has been monitored. Resistivity measurements on the electrodes show that the electrical conductivity of the membranes metal surface increases on the cathode side during the actuation process, contradictory to the situation when Cu is absent from the metal coating. This phenomenon is explained by the subsequent reduction of Cu2+ ions on the cathode upon actuation; Cu layer growth in this side prevents it from cracking and decreases its electrode resistance. The phenomenon opens up for longer life-times for Cu-based IPMC-s. However, additional problems with Cu layer oxidation and Cu dendrite growth on the electrodes should be considered.